HC Deb 05 April 1977 vol 929 cc493-4W
Mr. Sproat

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether his local office at Great Yarmouth has made payment, in whole or in part, in respect of a fine imposed on a person having been convicted of forging a social security Giro

number of people in Wales, Scotland and England, respectively, who receive supplementary benefits; how many of these are pensioners; and what proportion each number represents of the total population in each of these countries.

Mr. Deakins

The information for 1975, the latest available, is as follows:

cheque, within the last 12 months, or for a fine imposed for any other offence; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Orme

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to his Questions on 15th November 1976—[Vol. 919, c.405]—If the hon. Member will give me details of specific allegations, including the name of the person concerned, I will look into them.